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  4. Fostex TH-900 -- $2K flagship headphone from Fostex is super sexy and closed

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    Posted · Edited by Eric5676

    The TH900 might not be worth $2K but how about $1600?

     

    Thread necro.  How about $1500 stock?

     

     

     

    I respect Drew's opinions and views a lot.  In this video he put these at number 1 overall on his personal prefernce list ahead of both the Audeze LCD-3 at number 2 and Sennheiser 800s at number 3 respectively.  Naturally he takes the time to explain how and why he came to those conclusions.  It's a 16 minute video if you want to listen. I wasn't terribly familiar with Fostex until very recently and then this video kind of took me by surprise.  See what you all think.

  5. Which Console?

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    Posted · Edited by Eric5676

    PS3 would be my call.  It's really going to come down to the games. How many/which games will your son want to play/is he interested in?  The Little Big Planet games are gems and you can get all kinds of kid friendly games over PSN (and XBLA, too, for that matter.)

  7. New Oppo player for late 2012

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    Posted · Edited by Eric5676

    How do we know it has preamp capabilities, i.e., volume control? I will buy the 105 if I can plug the cable box into it and have the multichannel audio output go directly to a multichannel amp without a pre/pro in the middle.

    It's all over the place. The 105 is a pre amp, headphone amp, DAC, video processor, and oh yeah, it plays discs, too. wink.png Yes, it has volume control.

    http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-105/

    http://wiki.oppodigital.com/

    Down for the moment for whatever reason. Should be back online soon I would hope.

  9. New Oppo player for late 2012

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    This thing (the 103) is lightning quick, btw. The first Blu-ray player I've had that loads discs faster than my PS3. I also like the dedicated Vudu and Netflix buttons (I use Vudu a lot).

    Haven't really made any in-depth observations yet; I've just barely had time to plug the thing in...I'm also interested in checking out the video scaling features (I plugged in my XBMC into the rear HDMI input.) I'll report back when I've had more time with it.

    Agreed. It's a fantastic machine.

  10. New Oppo player for late 2012

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    That was meant for the bike thread, needless to say. Bikes do rule. Did I mention, I'm on the pre-order list or whatever it is for the 105. I love my 95 but being able to use it as a standalone dac makes it worth the extra $200 over what the 95 cost.

    You'll be able to flip and sell your 95 for a surprisingly good value if that's what you want to do.

  11. New Oppo player for late 2012

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    Any speculation whether the 105 will sound better than the 95?

    I can guarantee it thanks to the high end analog soundstage and outputs including balanced options. If you need high quality analog audio output, 105 all the way. In addition to a DAC, a headphone amp, an all out pre-amp...and oh yeah, it'll play discs, too. ;)

  13. New Oppo player for late 2012

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    I'm very impressed so far. Fast, clean, super quiet and smooth operation...pretty much everything you've seen hyped here I can sign off on. Feel free to ask any questions since I'm not sure what people are looking for. HDMI inputs work as advertised so nice video processing boosts there. No auto switching there, though, which isn't any big whoop. Fairly hefty build quality at this price point, too. Even the tray drawer mechanism is noticeably improved on vs the 83 that I had. I'm not worried about this player developing a ravenous appetite for discs like my 83 did.

    HDCD decoding is sweet. Playback is faster than the 83 was. Everything's faster. Menu interface is pretty slick.

    $500 for this thing is a steal IMHO. I know that's not a small price tag but it's a heck of a value for what it is. If anyone's got any questions fire away and I'll do the best I can. :)

    If this unit is anything to by, I can see where the 105 at $1200 is going to be a great value at its price point as well for what's essentially everything I've stated here plus high quality DAC, headphone amp, and full fledged preamp capabilities.

  17. New Oppo player for late 2012

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    Official Press Release:

    OPPO Announces Two New Blu-ray Player Models

    BDP-103 and BDP-105 Provide High Definition Video and Audio from All Sources

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, California – Sept 19, 2012 – After an award-winning streak of nearly two years by the acclaimed BDP-93 and BDP-95 Blu-ray players, OPPO Digital announced two new universal Blu-Ray Disc players today.

    The BDP-103 and BDP-105 are premium universal Blu-ray DiscTM players that support Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD), HDCD, and CD formats. Additionally, the players feature three USB ports as well as wired and wireless networking to support popular video and audio file formats including AVCHD, MKV video, high-resolution WAV and FLAC music, and digital photos. The players provide access to popular entertainment network services including Netflix®, VUDU®, Film Fresh®, Pandora® and YouTube®, with more to come.

    OPPO products are known for their excellent picture quality, and the BDP-103 and BDP- 105 continue in this tradition. Using a two-step video processing approach that utilizes a custom dual-core SoC and the latest generation of Marvell's Qdeo® video processor, the players deliver a stunning theatrical experience with true-to-life picture. Additional video processing features include 4K up-scaling, 2D-to-3D conversion, 1080p24Hz output, HDMI 1.4 with Deep Color, Source Direct output, and extensive picture control and enhancement options. Two HDMI outputs are provided, adding to the players' versatility by allowing one output to be used for video and the other for audio, and even enabling the player to drive two displays at the same time.

    On the audio side, both players support all of the high-resolution audio formats with bit- stream output and onboard decoding of Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD® Master AudioTM. For SACD playback, users can choose between sending native DSD or converted PCM through the HDMI and analog outputs depending on their preference and equipment compatibility. The BDP-103 provides a configurable 7.1ch analog output that can be used in stereo, 5.1ch or 7.1ch mode. The BDP-105 adds audiophile-grade components including an analog output section sporting two ESS Sabre32 Reference DACs, a newly designed Toroidal linear power supply, dedicated stereo outputs with both RCA and XLR balanced connections, and a headphone amplifier connected directly to the DAC.

    Last but not least, customers have always asked for ways to take further advantage of the excellent audio and video processing functions provided by the OPPO players, and the new players answer this request by adding two HDMI input ports, one on the front and one on the back, with the front HDMI input doubling as a Mobile High-definition Link (MHL®) input. Users can connect external devices such as set-top boxes, network streaming devices, and even mobile phones to take advantage of the players' video processing power. The BDP-105 takes this a step further by adding an asynchronous USB

    DAC input that supports the USB Audio 2.0 standard, along with additional coaxial and optical digital inputs. Users can stream bit-perfect audio from their computer to the BDP- 105 without worrying about the jitter performance of their computer's master clock thanks to the USB DAC's asynchronous clock mode.

    The BDP-103 and BDP-105 are designed for user convenience and installation flexibility. Beyond the included back-lit remote control, the players can be controlled via its IR IN, RS-232 control ports, and mobile phone control apps. Users will appreciate the quick startup and fast disc loading performance of these players. Accented with a heavy gauge brushed aluminum front panel, dimmable display and a sturdy chassis, the players fit well with any home theater environment or sound system.

    The suggested retail prices are $499 for the BDP-103 and $1199 for the BDP-105. Although the exact launch date has not yet been set, OPPO expects to release the BDP- 103 in October and the BDP-105 by the end of 2012. The players can be ordered directly from the OPPO Digital web site http://www.oppodigital.com or purchased through authorized resellers.

  20. New Oppo player for late 2012

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